Corinne Mammana

Praised by JazzTimes for “superb technique” and All About Jazz for her “sheer genius” arrangements, American jazz singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist and bandleader Corinne Mammana is passionate about preserving the music of the past while placing her own personal spin on the American Songbook, Christmas songs, and popular tunes from the past few decades. With creative arrangements sung in a sophisticated and soothing style, fans have described Mammana’s voice as a cross between Norah Jones, Julie London and Stacey Kent. She has released three albums— “Under an August Moon” (2016 EP), “Yes, No, Next” (2020), and “In the Christmas City” (2022 EP) which all received international praise. Mammana’s Christmas EP ranked in the Top 200 JazzWeek Chart and received airplay on Sirius XM’s Real Jazz Holiday.

In August 2022, Mammana was invited to headline the Northwest Jazz Festival alongside jazz icons Stacey Kent, Emmet Cohen, and the late Joey DeFrancesco. In April 2022, she brought her popular Jazzy Disney Songbook Concert to the Sellersville Theater, PA. In 2019 Mammana opened for Grammy nominated jazz singer Cyrille Aimée (Musikfest Café). In New York City, Mammana has performed at Birdland Jazz Club (Jim Caruso’s Cast Party), the Metropolitan Room and the Duplex Cabaret Theatre. She has also performed at Chrisʼ Jazz Cafe, the legendary Deer Head Inn, JazzForum’s Summer Concert Series (NY), Jazz on Main (NY), Scranton Jazz Festival, Musikfest and countless other clubs and concert halls on the East Coast.

Corinne Mammana: Yes, No, Next

Read "Yes, No, Next" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
February 15, 2021

Vocalist Corinne Mammana follows her 2016 EP Under An August Moon (CD Baby) with her full-length debut, Yes, No, Next. Blending the tried-and-true (Irving Berlin's “Blue Skies" taken straight ahead) with the downright inventive (The Cure's “Lovesong" rendered as a smooth samba), Mammana demonstrates a dense and fearless creative mettle not frequently equalled by her peers. With a voice at once coquettish and confident, Mammana reveals an ability to address any vocal genre, doubtless from her theater experience. Capably supported ...

Performance / Tour

The Corinne Mammana Quartet Featuring Guitarist Frank Dibussolo

Source: Bruce Klauber
November 19, 2014

The Corinne Mammana Quartet featuring guitarist Frank DiBussolo will appear at Chris' Jazz Cafe on Tuesday, December 16. Shows run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and tickets are $10. Chris’ is located on 1421 Sansom Street in jny: Philadelphia. For reservations or more information, call 215-568-3131. Jazz singer Corinne Mammana has an extensive background in theater with some imposing credits, including several stints off-Broadway. Jazz Times profiled her recently, saying, “Mammana bridges a sometimes difficult gap between what is obviously ...
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"Her superb technique is a dead giveaway. But Mammana applies her superb technique gracefully, carefully, tastefully and intelligently. There are no clichés in her singing and no licks. She wisely lets the melody and lyrics speak for themselves."— JazzTimes

“Corinne sings soulfully and emotionally, making an impressive appearance.” Jazz Life Magazine, Japan

“A jazz vocalist that some how finds that sweet spot that so many others have come close to hitting but didn't quite hit, she knows her stuff and understands the material which gives it that something extra no matter how familiar it is.” -Chris Spector, Midwest Record

“Corinne sings soulfully and emotionally, making an impressive appearance.” Jazz Life Magazine, Japan

“Her voice seems capable of pushing away storm clouds and darkness. We need this right now.”—Michael Doherty

“Corinne Mammana is a versatile singer with an expressive and fetching voice.”—Scott Yanow, L.A. Jazz Scene

“Corinne Mammana's new album is evocative, fresh. She is able to approach songs from a diverse variety of genres and infuse them with her honeyed vocals and creative energy.” -JazzCorner

“Mammana loves the music of the past, but she just might be the voice of the future.” —AXS

"Corinne’s vocal approach is sweet and playful. There is a wide smile in her voice here, a smile you will likely soon find yourself sharing... Corinne’s vocals drive the song. She does a lot with her voice on this track, going from intimate moments where she almost whispers to moments where she rises to great peaks, always demonstrating a control without ever sounding too tight or sacrificing a feel of spontaneity. This is my personal favorite of the CD.”—Michael Doherty’s Music Log

“The singer is able to showcase her impressive vocal chops, always tasteful and never over-the-top. Mammana makes it all sound too easy...Her arrangements are capable and utilitarian until they become sheer genius.”—All About Jazz

“Some vocalists pull a listener in immediately, right from the first phrase. With her gorgeous voice, knowing approach to lyrics to establish intimacy, and her own sensitive arrangements, Corinne Mammana is that kind of enthralling artist on her EP.” — Talking Broadway

“Corinne Mammana has a voice that every lover of the Great American Songbook and of jazz singers should definitely hear.” — L.A. Jazz Scene, Scott Yanow

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